infrastructure
Deputy Minister: Construction of new Astana airport will take at least five years
The new airport project in Kazakhstan's capital is a megaproject that typically takes at least five years to implement, said Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev. Feasibility studies and design estimates are currently being developed.
IMF: Middle Corridor Key to Caucasus and Central Asia Connectivity
IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Deputy Director Subir Lall highlighted the importance of the Middle Corridor for regional transport connectivity, stressing the need to develop both infrastructure and regulation.
ADB Approves $302.38 Million for Baku Metro Digitalization
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $302.38 million loan to modernize signaling and digitalize the Baku Metro as part of a $2.6 billion expansion program.
EU Commissioner Kos and Erdogan to Open Halkali–Kapikule Railway
Tomorrow, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos will visit Edirne to attend the opening of the Cerkezkoy–Kapikule section of the Halkali–Kapikule railway. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will also take part in the ceremony.
Azerbaijan and Armenia Discuss Power Line Construction Under TRIPP Project
A technical meeting between Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives on power line construction under the TRIPP project took place in Goris. The sides discussed coordination and next steps.
Sesterce to Invest Over €10 Billion in Finnish Data Center
French company Sesterce will build a data center in Jämsä, Finland, on the site of a closed paper mill. The investment exceeds €10 billion.
Six Production Buildings to Be Built in Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park
The Agency for Economic Zone Development will prepare design and estimate documentation for the construction of production buildings and infrastructure on a 2.29-hectare plot. The cost of services is 170,000 manats.
Kyrgyzstan May Purchase Four New Aircraft
Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers is considering the acquisition of two medium-haul and two turboprop aircraft, according to Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev.
ADB Allocates $350 Million to Modernize Balajari–Yalama Railway
The Asian Development Bank has provided a $350 million loan to modernize the 192-kilometer Balajari–Yalama railway section. The funds will go toward electrification, signaling, and telecommunications.
Georgia to Invest 890 Million Lari in Middle Corridor Railway
Georgia plans to allocate 890 million lari ($341.9 million) to develop the railway infrastructure of the Middle Corridor in 2027–2030. The project includes the purchase of 45 freight electric locomotives and 10 passenger electric trains.
Armenian Ambassador to US: TRIPP Groundbreaking May Take Place in Early 2027
The groundbreaking ceremony for the TRIPP project could take place in early 2027, according to Armenian Ambassador to the US Narek Mkrtchyan. He said the program has reached the stage of practical implementation.
Expert: Coordination, Not Infrastructure, Is Key for the Middle Corridor
Farrukh Irnazarov of Chemonics International said developing the Middle Corridor requires harmonized legislation, digitalization and a single operator, not just infrastructure.
Zangezur Corridor 95% Complete by Road, 75% by Rail
Azerbaijan has completed 95% of the road and 75% of the railway for the Zangezur Corridor. Work is expected to finish in the first half of 2027.
USACC Discusses Middle Corridor Development with World Bank
The American-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce held a roundtable with World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus Rolande Pryce. Participants discussed investment and operational measures to improve the route's reliability and capacity.
EBRD: Project Portfolio in Azerbaijan Reaches €888 Million
The EBRD's portfolio in Azerbaijan at the end of July 2026 stood at €888 million, covering 35 projects. Since starting operations, the bank has invested €3.728 billion in the country's economy.
Azerbaijan: Zangezur Corridor 95% Complete by Road, 75% by Rail
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov provided an update on the Zangezur Corridor. Completion of the projects is planned for the first half of 2027.
Georgia to Invest $7 Billion in Port Infrastructure
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced plans to allocate $7 billion for the development of ports and infrastructure to enhance the country's transit potential.
Kazakhstan to Increase Seaport Capacity to 30 Million Tons by 2030
Kazakhstan plans to increase the total cargo handling capacity of its seaports from 21.8 million to 30 million tons by 2030, and expand the capacity of the Trans-Caspian route.
Uzbekistan and Hong Kong Discuss Financing for Tashkent–Samarkand Highway
Uzbekistan's Transport Minister held talks with a Hong Kong official on attracting investment for the construction of a toll road and developing air connectivity.
ADB Launches AI Project for Infrastructure Resilience with Azerbaijan's Participation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a project to use artificial intelligence to enhance infrastructure resilience and risk adaptation, with Azerbaijan among the participating countries.
Iraq's Oil Pipeline Through Syria: $15 Billion and Four Years to Build
Iraq plans to build a new oil pipeline through Syria to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The project is estimated at $15 billion and will take about four years.
TRIPP Project Does Not Envision Foreign Security Forces
Armenian MP Sarkis Khhandanyan stated that the TRIPP project is purely infrastructural and does not involve the presence of foreign military forces.
Kazakhstan Expands Transport Corridors: New Opportunities for Pakistan
Kazakhstan has invested $35 billion in transport infrastructure, creating new logistics opportunities for Pakistan via the Middle Corridor.
ADB Seeks Consultants for Electrification of Baladjary–Yalama Railway
The Asian Development Bank has launched a tender for consultants to manage the electrification and modernization of signaling and telecommunications systems on the Baladjary–Yalama railway line in Azerbaijan. The contract is valued at $2.088 million and spans 54 months.